This Three Year Old Is a Villainess-Chapter 250

Blossom’s face stiffened.

‘A-Astra Duke?’

Her mother feared the Astra Duke deeply.

She said she had never met anyone so chilling in her life.

“If there is a blessing that can kill with a single glance, it must be that old man’s.”

Erilot smiled faintly.

“So, where has grandfather gone?”

“To a noble gathering.”

“Ah, to see the crows spreading rumors.”

Blossom’s face turned pale green.

Although gossipmongers spread the rumors, the original source was herself.

‘If I ask them where they heard such nonsense...’

Her blood ran cold all over.

“I-I should get going now.”

“Are you going to the Astra Second Residence? We can escort you—”

Without answering, Blossom hurried toward the carriage stand.

Behind her, the young ladies’ strange glances followed.

But that was not important now.

As soon as she boarded, Blossom shouted to the coachman.

“Hurry to my mother... no, to the Tanshud Sukgwan!”

Her hands trembled even as the carriage headed toward the inn.

‘If the Astra Duke is enraged, there will be no one to stop him.’

Even the emperor would back down before him.

How could Marquis Rochefinn or Count Taloff possibly defeat him?

She had to resolve this quickly.

As soon as the carriage stopped, Blossom ran to her room.

Bella, who was picking up gloves to prepare for going out, looked at her daughter.

“Why do you burst in like that? No manners.”

“T-There’s big trouble, mother!”

“What now?”

“Because of the rumors about us and Uncle Daymond, the Astra Duke has come to the capital!”

“...What?”

Gloves dropped from Bella’s hand.

‘That old man has come?’

Suddenly, memories from the past flooded back.

The Duke who had called her to the castle under the pretext of Beltree’s death.

The look in his eyes...

“The price of your sisters’ lives.”

“That’s...! I do not desire such things, Your Grace. Please leave it be... I only wish to stay by my brother’s side—”

“You are not permitted to speak.”

“...!”

She remembered his cold voice as if it were yesterday.

“You desire more than your place... How dare you.”

Seeing her tense, the Duke said casually,

“I know how you and your parents treated that poor child.”

“...!”

“Then why do I still hold her life ransom for you?”

“W-why...?”

“Because it’s troublesome to send people to kill your kind.”

“...!!”

“It’s much easier to deal with by charity.”

“Y-Your Grace...!”

“But know this: if you cross me again, I might get tired enough to take drastic measures.”

That fearsome man warned her firmly.

“After today, there must be no connection between my son and your name.”

Bella covered her mouth with trembling hands.

Blossom anxiously shook her mother’s skirt.

“What do we do now? We can’t just stay like this, can we?”

“...Shut up.” 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

“Huh?”

“Be quiet—! Why do you go around talking nonsense!!”

“M-Mother...”

Flustered, Blossom shrank her shoulders.

“You said at first I was clever and would live comfortably...”

“You didn’t tell me to inflate rumors enough to bring the Astra Duke here!”

“T-That’s...”

“We have to fix this. If we don’t... Blossom, where did the Astra Duke go?”

“To the nobles’ meeting place...”

The gossips would be there.

If they asked them about the rumor’s source, it would be troublesome.

‘We have to fix this before the Duke finds out!’

Bella shouted to the servants outside the room.

“You! Go contact Marquis Rochefinn, Count Taloff, and the Astra Second Marquis. Tell them it’s urgent and to hurry to the meeting place!”

“Yes, madam.”

“Order a carriage. We’re going to the nobles’ meeting!”

“Yes, madam.”

They had to prevent the gossips from speaking.

“Blossom, go get ‘it’.”

She meant the hair she got from Masa.

‘If we can prove Blossom is Beltree’s daughter, my uncles will help me.’

The mother and daughter grabbed the bundle of Masa’s hair and hurried to the carriage.

In front of the nobles’ meeting hall.

The nobles’ faces were frozen with tension.

“W-What brings the Astra Duke here?”

“Yes... Wasn’t this meeting hosted by Duke Eshiron and Duke Jermo?”

Duke Jermo laughed as he approached the Astra Duke.

“Long time no see. Prepare the seat of Duke Astra at the head.”

“No need. I just /N_o_v_e_l_i_g_h_t/ came early to see some faces.”

“What do you mean by ‘see some faces’?”

The Astra Duke strode toward a place.

It was Count Kurong, who wore a baffled expression.

Count Kurong stiffened.

“P-Pleased to meet you. I am Arnold Kurong—”

“You.”

“Yes?”

“You’re the one who dared to mention Astra’s name with your light tongue.”

Count Kurong tensed sharply.

‘R-Rumors?’

What rumors?

There are countless rumors about Astra.

A clan that harvests entrails and drinks blood as wine.

A clan of demons disguised as humans.

The Astra Duke is actually a monster.

No imperial citizen doesn’t talk about Astra stories.

The Duke’s fierce expression said,

“I asked if the mouth that foretells my family’s future was yours.”

“T-That’s impossible! How dare I—!”

“I know your mouth spoke of my son.”

The nobles murmured loudly.

“You mean the rumors about Bella Rochefinn and Daymond Astra?”

“Seems so...”

Count Kurong panicked and waved his hands.

“Misunderstanding! I wasn’t the one who started the gossip about Mrs. Bella Rochefinn and the Astra Second Marquis—”

“You’re the one who said if the Second Marquis marries, my granddaughter will become a flea—!!”

...That was the problem?

Count Kurong was at a loss, mumbling.

“W-Well... that’s...”

Since what he said was true, he was very embarrassed.

The Astra Duke’s energy was fierce.

It seemed like he wanted to tear someone apart.

“I-I only asked if the stories my daughter told were true! I never intended to disrespect the young lady...!”

“Then bring your daughter. I want to find the source of these rumors myself.”

“Y-Your Grace!”

Count Kurong jumped.

His daughter would faint before the Astra Duke.

Who knew what that terrifying old man would do to her? Could he even arrange the meeting?

“M-My daughter also heard the stories.”

“Then to whom did she speak?”

“To the Rochefinn family’s Blo—”

At that moment—

“Duke!”

Bella rushed forward to the meeting hall entrance.

Blossom was with her.

The Astra Duke stared at Bella with fierce eyes.

Bella, sweating nervously, spoke.

“I apologize. I came in a hurry without informing you.”

“...”

“Since you came to the capital, I feared you might hear the dreadful rumors.”

“At this critical moment when my brother enters the heart of the Astra family, rumors involving me cause trouble.”

“...”

“I will explain. This is what happened—”

Blossom, standing next to Bella, nodded vigorously.

“S-Soon the Astra Second Marquis will arrive. And Marquis Rochefinn and Count Taloff as well—”

At that moment, a familiar voice was heard again.

“Grandfather.”

Despite the soft voice, all eyes turned sharply.

Erilot walked between the parted crowd like a red sea.

“...What brings you to the Central Tower?”

The Astra Duke asked; Erilot lowered her eyebrows.

“I heard grandfather was enraged and went to the Central Tower, so I came worried.”

The Astra Duke coughed loudly.

Erilot smiled warmly and grabbed his arm with both hands.

“Conrad gave me a rough explanation. Please don’t be too angry, okay?”

“You’re the ones who spoke nonsense about me.”

Erilot smiled bitterly.

“As long as grandfather is here, even if the rumors turn out true, I’m fine!”

“...True?”

“Well, that’s what I meant.”

Erilot smiled awkwardly.

“What do you mean?”

“Nothing! But please come home now, okay?”

“Why do you look like that?”

“I’m really fine...”

“Who dares to kill my granddaughter’s spirit—!!”

Erilot bit her lip.

“I’m just... a little upset. No need to worry...”

“Your voice sounded strange even in the last transmission.”

“...”

As Erilot hesitated, the Duke looked at Han Jihyuk, her attendant.

“Why is your mistress’s mood so down?”

“It’s hard to say.”

“Will you confess if I rip your mouth open?”

Han Jihyuk sighed heavily.

“She met Miss Blossom Rochefinn today—”

Hearing her name, Blossom was greatly startled.

“I-I, Your Grace! I will explain!”

Suddenly, the ground shook violently.

It was the Astra Duke, Chronos Astra’s blessing of <Gravity>.

“You take after your mother.”

“...Yes?”

“Unaware of your place, you dare speak before me, how much you resemble her.”

Magic swirled around the Duke’s body.

Blossom turned pale, her lips parted.

Even Bella’s complexion changed as she muttered, “Y-Your Grace...”

At that moment, Daymond, Devon, Leo, and Cainrod appeared in front of the Central Tower.

“Father.”

“Long time no see, Your Grace.”

“Welcome back.”

Daymond, Leo, and Devon spoke in turn; Cainrod bowed.

The Duke looked coldly at Han Jihyuk.

“Explain everything clearly.”

“The young lady has been troubled by recent rumors involving her master. She tried to deny them, but after seeing Miss Blossom Rochefinn’s attitude today, she seemed to have doubts...”

Cainrod frowned.

“Attitude?”

Han Jihyuk sighed again and said deliberately.

“Miss Rochefinn declared she would personally visit the mansion and interfered in its affairs.”

“Oh, no!”

Blossom shouted, almost hysterically.

All eyes turned coldly toward her.

Blossom gasped, covering her mouth, unsure what to do.

“P-please listen to me. It’s not what it seems...”

“How dare you meddle in my family affairs?”

“It’s not that! I just feel close to Count Daymond—”

Count Daymond?

The crowd murmured loudly.

Calling by first name was a sign of closeness.

Realizing her mistake, Blossom bit her lip.

‘I always say that in conversations with young ladies. It just slipped out!’

Seeing this, Bella stepped forward.

“Since I have a connection with the uncles, this girl felt they were like uncles to her.”

At that moment, Cainrod snorted.

“More like she’s boasting about the promised registration.”

“U-Uncles!”

The Astra Duke’s expression turned severe.

“Promised registration?”

“I-I, well, that’s...”

Bella was at a loss; Devon spoke up.

“I’ll explain.”

“N-No. Devon, I should explain this—”

“The little mistress of Rochefinn claimed her daughter is actually blood-related to the uncles.”

“...!!”

Bella turned pale.

The Duke narrowed his eyes.

“Blood-related?”

“You know. The Astra Second Marquis and I owe our lives to him.”

“So that’s who you mean.”

“Yes. To repay the one who saved our lives, we promised registration if she could prove it. The mother and daughter got excited.”

The Astra Duke chuckled lowly.

“Foolish. How can I trust a mouth that only spreads lies to promise such a thing?”

“The little mistress of Rochefinn said she would bring proof.”

The Duke looked at Bella.

Everyone’s eyes focused on Bella.

There was no choice but to produce the evidence here.

“Is it true you have proof? You will give your daughter’s hair?”

Blossom confidently took out the bundle of Masa’s hair from her bag.

Bella looked at Cainrod.

“Please verify it, uncle.”

The Astra Duke asked,

“How long will it take?”

“The magic in the sample is strong, a few hours will suffice.”

Blossom looked at Erilot.

‘Cunning girl, you thought this would go your way, huh?’

Erilot bowed her head, even her shoulders trembling faintly.

‘She must be afraid of losing her place.’

But strangely,

When Erilot lifted her head again, a strange smile appeared on her lips.

The girl parted her lips as if to say,

“You thought I was Beltree’s daughter?”

‘...What?’

So this was all my scheme.

Sending Pinessa Kurong deliberately to provoke Blossom.

Feigning weakness in the last call to make grandfather rush to the capital.